6. Expression (cont.)
3. Set the maximum comfort vacuum (see section 6.5).
Æ The bullets
on the display show the vacuum level. The more bullets, the stronger the vacuum.
4. The INITIATE program runs automatically for 15 minutes with stimulation, expression and pause phases.
Æ An acoustic signal indicates the end of the program. The display shows "Program complete". The pump
switches off automatically. It is important to complete the entire INITIATE program.
NOTICE
• Always disconnect the Symphony breast pump from the power source after expression.
6.4 Operation: MAINTAIN program
CAUTION
• Wash hands thoroughly (at least one minute) with soap and water before touching the breast, the clean
pump and the clean pump set parts. Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
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• If the pump has been running for 30 minutes without any manipulations (e.g. adjustment of the vacuum),
the Symphony breast pump will automatically switch off.
Refer to figure ¢1 on the foldout pages.
1. Press the On/off button
Æ The MAINTAIN program will automatically start with the stimulation phase after pressing the On/off
button.
2. Set the maximum comfort vacuum (see section 6.5).
Æ The drops
on the display show the vacuum level. The more drops, the stronger the vacuum.
3. The pump will automatically switch to the expression phase after two minutes.
4. If the milk starts to flow sooner, press the Let-down button
expression phase.
5. Set the maximum comfort vacuum (see section 6.5).
Æ The bars
on the display show the vacuum level. The more bars, the stronger the vacuum.
6. Continue pumping until the breast feels well drained and soft all over (Medela recommends a pumping
time of at least 15 minutes).
7. Switch off the pump by pressing the on/off button
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• Press the "Let-down" button
necessary. If milk has not begun to flow after two successive stimulation phases, the mother should take a
break and try again in 15 to 30 minutes. Also, she could try breast massage and then pump using the
expression phase.
NOTICE
• Always disconnect the Symphony breast pump from the power source after expression.
( ¢ 1-01) to switch on the breast pump.
( ¢ 1-03) to revert from the expression phase to the stimulation phase if
( ¢ 1-03) to change to the
( ¢ 1-01).
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